A Russian mercenary leader claimed he controls a military headquarters in southern Russia, and Vladimir Putin vowed to take action.
Tag: Prigozhin, Yevgeny V
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Wagner Chief Seizes a Military Compound After Criticizing Russia Generals
The Wagner chief’s broadside against the Russian military establishment has escalated tensions drastically, but it isn’t yet clear how much of a threat the situation poses to the Kremlin.
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Who Is Prigozhin, the Wagner Leader Russia Accused of Mounting a Coup?
Mr. Prigozhin has risen from a businessmen known as President Vladimir V. Putin’s ‘chef’ to a symbol of wartime Russia, controlling a private army operating from Ukraine to Central African Republic.
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Google News Blocked in Russia as Feud With Prigozhin Intensifies
At least five telecommunications companies have blocked the service, which aggregates news from various sources, according to an analysis from NetBlocks, an internet observatory.
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Prigozhin Derides Ukraine Invasion as ‘Racket’ to Enrich Russia’s Elite
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, who leads the private Wagner force, has been scathing of Russia’s military leadership for months, but the 30-minute video he released on Friday took his criticism to a new level.